How annoying
 

Isn't it annoying when you want to start a project but can't find the pattern. I have spent all evening searching for the Indigo Junction Grommet bag pattern. I know I have it ....somewhere. I don't want to order another as I know it will turn up - also hard to find in UK. So spent the evening wondering round the net - fed up! Tempted to start it anyway and see how it turns out - but having spent the afternoon reverse sewing a bit reluctant to.

On another note has anyone made one of these bags? Did you use the soft rope for the handles - if so do you know what it was called and where you bought it? Can feel another web search coming on.

I don't make many bags but I hate it when I find a pattern I want to do, collect all the fabrics I want to use, and then misplace the mag with the pattern in it! I am presently making a sewing studio in a 10 x 16 wooden shed I just bought. After I reclaim my small house I will get all my mags and books in order then I can put all the patterns I want to do in one place! Think I won't misplace then then? Yeah Right!!! LOL

Made five of them and yes you can use soft rope. I used coordinating fabric.

Where did you get your rope?

Here in the United States you can buy the really thick cotton cording for the handles at Joann fabrics stores. You might find it at a place that sells cording for upholstery? Hope your pattern turns up soon.

Kat

You will find it when you finish one with out it or right after you buy another pattern. I made my handles out of matching fabric.

It is very easy to make without a pattern if I can do it anyone can and I made one that turned out real nice

Thank you, was it this one 22/32'' Diameter Cotton Piping 50yds
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Angela, just noticed you're from my side of the pond. Dunelm actually sell all kinds of soft rope/cord in different thicknesses maybe you'll find something there. I often go there and find things I wasn't expecting them to sell.

Thanks Brit_Kitty - will pay them a visit. Given in and ordered another pattern.

I am constantly being given those soft sided cloth bags that are si[

I am constantly receiving those soft sided cloth bags that are supposed to replace the disposable plastic ones. I gather all my supplies for a project in those bags and hang them on my project pole. This has helped me stay organized. I can add to the project bag as I find what I need. I have three WIP right now 1) blue and yellow Provence style color quilt, 2) animals in the jungle quilt (embellishments), 3) fall batik colors for DD quilt. I keep the pattern, fabric, threads, and embellishments all in that bag and ready to quilt.

Project pole? I like the sound of this.

UNBELIEVABLE!!!!!!!!! I spent last night looking for the VERY SAME PATTERN. How can that be that here I am reading about you doing the same exact thing? Do you think that is anything like deja-vu? ( Don't know how to spell it) I hope you find yours as soon as I do. The thing is, I re-arranged my sewing room just a couple weeks ago and it WAS right there on the top of one of my bookcases. I know your pain. Someday, when I'm looking for something else, I will find it.

I just did this Sat. Finally found the pattern, now to find the material.

I use 2 gallon zip lock bags to keep projects in, fabric, pattern, ETC, then I put them in my to-do tote...If I keep them this way I dont lose anything...

Don't use patterns for my bags and quilts. Just for clothing.

My hushband and I go to a lot of auctions and I seem to have accumilated a lot of 3 ring binders.I purchase the clear plastic sleeves that go in the binders and put my patterns in there.They are easy to find anytime I want them.That's the end of my organizing.I can't find anything else.

I do this as well!!

It is maddening. I have lost two different items and have torn the house apart looking for them. Couldn't find either one. I bought replacements. Guess what? I found the originals of both.

Yes I have little elves in my sewing room that like to mess up, hide patterns and use some of my stash that I bought for other projects. Hope you find your pattern.